New York Jets Expand Coaching Search with College and NFL Candidates

The Jets interviewed Maryland's Mike Locksley and Kansas City's Steve Spagnuolo as part of their extensive search for a new head coach and general manager.

The Jets interviewed Maryland head coach Mike Locksley and Kansas City Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo on Friday for their head coaching vacancy.
Locksley, a college football coach for 32 years, has a 33-41 record at Maryland and previously served as Alabama's offensive coordinator, earning the Broyles Award in 2018.
Spagnuolo, a veteran NFL coach with four Super Bowl titles, has been with the Chiefs since 2019 and previously served as head coach of the St. Louis Rams and interim head coach of the New York Giants.
The Jets have now interviewed seven candidates for their head coach position and eight for their general manager role, casting a wide net in their search.
The Jets are the only NFL team currently interviewing a college coach in this hiring cycle, reflecting their commitment to exploring unconventional options.